CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Safari Continental has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Parking Brake (2 reports).
1999 Safari Continental recalls
Most common 1999 Safari Continental problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 |
What owners report
ONE SMALL BATTERY WIRE COLD CRIMP CAME LOSE WHEN I WENT OVER A RAILROAD TRACK AT 45 MPH AND TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM AND ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED. NO ADEQUATE EMERGENCY BRAKING FAIL-SAFE TYPE SYSTEM EXISTS ON THIS VEHICLE UNDER THIS CONDITION AND THE VEHICLE WEIGHS WELL OVER 26000 POUNDS. I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP AND LUCKILY THE HIGHWAY WAS CLEAR. *CN
1999 SAFARI CONTINTENTAL BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE BRAKES OVERHEATED AND RUPTURED THE FRONT HUB OIL SEALS, DRAINING THE OIL FROM THE HUBS. RECALL#02V278000. *SC
ON MAY 7, 2005, I WAS DRIVING MY 2000 SAFARI MOTORHOME WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A 1999 FORD E-450 CHASSIS. I WAS ON I-64 AT BECKLEY, WV AND DRIVING APP. 55 MILES PER HOUR. FIVE OF THE 6 TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE ARE FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S BRAND AND ONE OF THEM HAD AN APPERENT TREAD SEPARATION, AND SUBSEQUENT BLOWOUT. I MANAGED TO GET KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL, MAINLY BECAUSE IT WAS ON THE BACK AND IT IS A DUAL WHEEL CHASSIS. THE TIRES HAVE 38,000 MILES AND ARE 6 YEARS OLD, BUT THE TREASD IS STILL GOOD. WHEN THE TREAD SEPARATION OCCURRED, IT TORN OFF MY FUEL FILLER TUBE WHICH LEADS TO THE GAS TANK, AND ALSO 4 BRACES WHICH HOLD THE BODY TO THE FRAME. IT ALSO CAUSED SOME DAMAGE TO THE BODY. THER
PARKING BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE CALIPER TO BE PARTIALLY DISLODGED FROM THE ROTOR, WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKE IS RELEASED THE CALIPER SLIPS OFF THE ROTOR AND THE VEHICLE IS FREE TO ROLL. THERE ARE MANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THIS WILL RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. IN DISCUSSING THIS WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CHASSIS BUILDER (MAGNUM), THE BRACKET THAT SUPPORTS THE BRAKE CALIPER IS UNDERDESIGNED AND RESULTS IN THE BOLTS LOOSENING FROM SERVICE LOADING. WHEN THE COMPANY SHIPPED THE FIRST REPLACEMENT CALIPER, THEY DID NOT INCLUDE A NEW OR REDESIGNED BRACKET. THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY AT THE FACTORY WHERE THEY DID TWO WEEKS OF WARRANTY WORK, BUT DID N
1999 Safari Continental questions
Does the 1999 Safari Continental have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1999 Safari Continental: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Safari Continental?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Parking Brake (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Safari Continental has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.